1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 130 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Beta | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |